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Craven and Pamlico county residents won't have to spend a lot of gasoline to find July 4th weekend festivities.

Hey, read the rules! Fire units from at least two Craven County volunteer fire departments fought a fire at an assisted living center.

After 21 years in the Air Force and a lifetime of moving around, Tom McGraw made what he calls an "analytical decision" to move from metropolitan Washington to Craven County.

Craven County's secondary roads are scheduled to get improvements costing $2.2 million in 2009 under the Department of Transportation's road-improvement plan.

“We've got some top-notch kids and some who made 2,100s out of 2,400 on the SAT.”

The New Bern Breakfast Rotary Club remembered a deceased member Thursday morning by awarding scholarships in his name to seven high school seniors. via Sun Journal

“It is an honor for North Carolinians to have another name-sake vessel protecting our freedoms and national security.”

The next USS North Carolina sailed up the Cape Fear River on Monday, arriving in restricted waters without fanfare at the Wilmington Port about 2 p.m. The 377-foot Virginia-class nuclear submarine, now dubbed ... via Sun Journal

“She had her shiny little bald head, and broke through the ribbon like a champion and we just had our celebration in the driveway that year”

It's a weekday morning and 7-year-old home-schooled Bonnie Shelton is hunched over a math book, intent on a problem. via Sun Journal

“The state interpreted the general statutes this way. You can look at it a couple of ways. We have signed contracts from all the towns for the periods involved. They signed the contracts.”

The State Board of Elections has directed the Craven County Board of Elections to update its contracts with local towns and cities and discontinue charging them for registering voters. via Sun Journal

During this time, the estate's legendary gardens showcase a seasonal display of vibrant colors from thousands of tulips in the Walled garden to native and exotic blooms in the 20-acre azalea garden. via HendersonvilleNews.com

“Continue the wave. Democrats are participating three to one over Republicans. Stay involved. Push until its over.”

Democrats attended precinct meetings across Craven County tonight in small numbers of excited members committed to a grassroots campaign for change. via Sun Journal

“Things will be much more benign the next couple of days.”

Trees fell, some people were without power and others had a difficult time walking outside as wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour blew through Craven and Pamlico counties on Saturday. via KFDM-TV Beaumont

“I've participated in the WNC Prom Festival for three years, and it's really a lot of fun, and I actually met my best friend through prom fest last year”

Dozens of students from local high schools will take prom fashions to the runway Saturday, modeling spring colors and stylish prints for a message that could save lives. via Asheville Citizen-Times

Bicycling can make you feel like a place you've been a thousand times is uncharted territory, one you rediscover every time you experience it on two wheels. via Sun Journal

“At 11 p.m. the man came to the back porch”

A three-hour standoff by a man who barricaded himself in his home ended without bloodshed. via Sun Journal

“As I had expected, the first day of filing in Craven County was a little slow”

Filing for the 2008 election opened at noon Monday with short lines to sign up in Craven and Pamlico counties. via Sun Journal

“This is really a vision plan for New Bern, River Bend and Trent Woods”

Residents of New Bern, River Bend and Trent Woods have the opportunity Monday night to make the plan that could signifi cantly affect growth and development along this part of the coast for years to come. via Sun Journal

“Under the direction of the doctor, Trey began to apply a tourniquet and to do resuscitation”

Pfc. Linwood "Trey" Letchworth III has never been one to hesitate or to sit still, his mother says. via Sun Journal

“I know some of these requirements are difficult and expensive”

Craven County Planner Don Baumgardner is scheduled to brief the Board of Commissioners Tuesday on proposed changes in rules for managing stormwater in coastal counties. via Sun Journal

“I was born and raised here, so this area is special to me”

Chris Santos will be the assistant zoning administrator for River Bend and Bridgeton. via Sun Journal